Open Games

Description : One of the most common openings in AMATEUR tournament play. It isn't seen much in high- level competition due to the clearly superior Ruy Lopez ( Which I'll Cover Next ).

The Italian game is achieved by the following move order :

1. e4 e5

2. Nf3 Nc6

3. Bc4

( transposition is also possible . )

Respondable Moves :

3.... Nd4 :- ( NOT REALLY RECOMMENDED AGAINST GOOD PLAYERS )

The Blackburne - Shilling Gambit. BEWARE BEGINNERS!!!!!!!! This is not a real gambit. Here are the accepted traps :

Variation 1 :-

4. Nxe5?? Qg5

5. Nxf7 ?? Qxg7!!

6. Rf1 Qxe4!!

7. Be2 ( Qe2 loses loads of material ) Nf3#

Variation 2 :

5. Ng4 d5!!

6. Bxd5 Qxg4

7. Qxg4 Bxg4

3.....Bc5 :-

The Giuoco Piano ( The Quiet Game ) is a black move which I personally recommend. it has a strong continuation and stops 4. d3 followed by 5. Ng5 due to 0-0 by then. Black can now continue with 4...Nf6.

4. d3 Gives rise to the Giuoco Pianissimo.

3....Nf6 :-

The Agressive Two Knight's Defense. It is generally regarded as a good opening, but i still prefer the Giouco Piano. Here are the variations : ( Courtesy Wikipedia , i haven't studied the two knights myself enough, i dont prefer it )